| Aberdeenshire has many attractions for | | | | will find plenty of places to explore in Aberdeenshire. Its |
| holidaymakers, most of them involving enjoying the | | | | North Sea coast is one of the most picturesque |
| area's natural beauty. One of the prettiest spots to visit | | | | locations in the UK and you could happily spend days |
| is Kildrummy Castle Gardens, which is a stark contrast | | | | wandering along it and seeing what you find. |
| to much of the region's rugged countryside. | | | | It has long sandy beaches, spectacular craggy cliffs |
| The gardens are set in the grounds of a ruined 13th | | | | and secluded bays to discover, together with a host of |
| century castle and feature a replica of the Brig | | | | historic sites, such as the coastal defences of |
| o'Balgownie - a famous bridge in Old Aberdeen. | | | | Dunnottar Castle and New Slains Castle. There are |
| Around the quarry in the castle's grounds are four | | | | also a host of friendly fishing villages where you can |
| ponds surrounded by water plants, together with a | | | | enjoy a wee dram in the local pub. |
| rock garden filled with shrubs and alpine plants. | | | | Wildlife lovers will find plenty to interest them on the |
| It is renowned as one of the most beautiful gardens in | | | | Aberdeenshire coast, which has eight nature reserves |
| Scotland and the idyllic setting is the ideal backdrop for | | | | along its 165 miles. You can see a wide variety of |
| spending a few relaxing hours. | | | | seabirds in their natural habitat, while the Moray Firth is |
| There are plenty of other ruined castles to visit during | | | | home to a school of dolphins, which can be seen from |
| your spell in Aberdeenshire, together with some more | | | | the clifftops or while on a boat trip. |
| luxurious ones, as the area is home to some of the | | | | This combination of natural attractions makes |
| many castle hotels in Scotland. They are the perfect | | | | Aberdeenshire the perfect place to take a break - one |
| place to sample the food and drink the area is | | | | that will be even more special if you choose to stay in |
| renowned for, as well as to enjoy a little pampering. | | | | the luxurious surroundings of a castle hotel. |
| While staying in luxury accommodation in Scotland you | | | | |